Rippin' Reptiles 4-H Club
of Central Oregon
of Central Oregon
Rippin' Reptiles is a unique 4-H club with an emphasis on herpetology. It is open to Central Oregon kids grades 4-12, who own reptiles. The club provides its young herpetologists with opportunities to see and learn about a variety of reptiles through various field trips to visit reptile experts within the community and to participate in activities that educate the public about herpetology. At the end of the 4-H year, the kids have the opportunity to enter and show their own reptiles at the Deschutes County Fair.
2008-09 Events
Upcoming Events
Contact Information
Over-nighter at the local Reptile Store,
Visit to Henderson Herpetoculture to learn the basics about corn snake genetics and reproduction.
Community service / fundraiser event. Details TBA.
Deschutes County Fair July 28th to August 1st, 2010. 4-H kids will set up a display area in one of the 4-H buildings and can enter their animals and enclosures in the fair.
4-H Group Leader, Sherrie: 541-317-2956
Deschutes County Extension Services: 541-548-6088 or
Deschutes County Extension Services: 541-548-6088 or
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The 4-H group got to visit Wade, a local exotic snake keeper (pictured on the left with his kids). Everyone got to hold the friendly boa. He also had vipers and an anaconda (pictured below), which the kids were able to view close up through their glass terrariums.
The 4-H group also had the opportunity to visit Val, a local herpetologist (pictured) with many reptiles of her own, including these turtles, bearded dragons and fire belly newts, among many others. She was is a former leader of this 4-H club.
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The Rippin' Reptile 4-H Club attened the Portland Metro Reptile Expo. Check out these cool critters! Some of us brought some home. Click on photos to enlarge.
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The 4-H kids went to visit Brian (pictured above), who runs a reptile rescue organization in Central Oregon. He was very knowledgable about reptile care and let the kids hold most of the animals.
This veiled chamelian, who had been recued from an unfavorable environment, had a probable tumor on her head. The 4-H group donated some money to help with her medical care.
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The 4-H kids had the opportunity to visit and spend the night at
a local reptile store in Central Oregon. The owner, Jeff, introduced them to the many species of lizards, snakes and tortoises in his store.
Iggy, the Iguana
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The Rippin' Reptile 4-Hers displayed their reptiles at the Deschutes County Small Animal Show. Their display was a welcome diversion from the hundreds of bunnies that were there.
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The Rippin' Reptile 4-H kids entered their reptiles in the Deschutes County Fair and did quite well. Here are some of their displays.
the Rippin' Reptiles had a display area in the 4-H Building. This is Otis, a veteran herpetologist and judge for the competition.
The Deschutes County Fair
Deschutes County 4-H Small Animal Show
Sleepover at the Reptile Zone
Reptile Display at the Local Pumpkin Patch
Visit to Henderson Herpetoculture
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In addition to seeing a wide variety of corn snake morphs and learning some basics about their genetics, the Rippin' Reptile kids got to view our incubation set-up and actually got to see one of these butter corn snake eggs being laid.
Visit to a Local Reptile Rescue Organization
Henderson Herpetoculture Captive Bred Pet Corn Snakes For Sale Online
www.CornSnakesOnline.com
2009-10 Events
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A Visit to Central Oregon Reptile Rescue
The 4-H group went to visit Brian (pictured on top left) with Central Oregon Reptile Rescue. He had lots of interesting critters to see.
The Rippin' Reptile 4-H kids had the opportunity to feature their own reptiles in this educational display at the local pumpkin patch in October.
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Brian rescued this boa from conditions that were so unfavorable, that she rubbed the end of her nose off trying to escape.
Amazon Tree Boa
Black & White Tegu
4-H Kids with Boas
Bearded Dragon
Frilled Dragon
Visits to Local Reptile Hobbyists
A Vist to the High Desert Museum
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The 4-H club had the opportunity to visit a popular Central Oregon attraction. They had various reptiles on display, and their herpetologist, Otis, took them behind the scenes to see some of the reptiles that were not on display at the time. Most were native to Oregon.